Curl says, this idea of having the Bay Area as the centerpiece of Columbus Day celebrations did not sit well with him and a lot of other native people. Nevertheless, Italians claim him today and Columbus Day is a good chance to recognize what Italians have contributed to America, and the world.

De Blasio appointed a committee to evaluate whether monuments to certain historical figures should be removed, prompting a backlash from fellow Italian-Americans who vowed to defend the Columbus statue, which has stood over Columbus Circle for more than a century.

Later Monday morning, the local Knights of Columbus chapter will unveil a statute of Christopher Columbus that they say has been planned for at least 3 years.

New Haven resident Imani Williams took the middle ground, though she was disturbed to hear of the vandalism to the statue outside the window of her Wooster Square home. "It's unfortunate because I did go up there and I did see it all smashed". Some Columbus statues have been vandalized and destroyed over the years. Hawaii observes something called Discoverer's Day.

However, the gesture to recognize indigenous people rather than the man who opened the Americas to European domination also has prompted howls of outrage from some Italian-Americans, who say eliminating their ethnic pride is culturally insensitive, too. Most observances where held to mark Columbus' historic voyage. The explorer also sent a number of natives to Spain to be sold, and many died en route.

Several states, including Vermont, Minnesota and Alaska have replaced the second Monday in October with "Indigenous People's Day" as an alternative to Columbus Day. Leonard Riggio, the founder and chairman of Barnes & Noble, is this year's Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal.

Sunday's rally started out as planned, then three protesters - two dressed in faux chains, with the third wearing a Klan outfit - tried to disrupt the proceedings. One wore a hooded white sheet.

Miami breaks drought against FSUOct 09, 2017 - 00:33
The Canes also had a pair of pass breakups and an interception, while holding the Seminoles to just three points. Jackson redeemed himself with 1:04 remaining in the first half, picking off Blackman at the Miami 32-yard line.

Western Michigan TE's sister celebrates TD on field, ejectedOct 09, 2017 - 00:30
The game took seven overtimes to finish, tying it for the longest game in the history of the Football Bowl Subdivision. Apparently the sister of Western Michigan TE Donnie Ernsberger got a bit too excited after his touchdown.

Ghana capital Accra rocked by huge gas station blastsOct 09, 2017 - 00:30
According to eyewitnesses, the place looked like a worn torn zone with fire everywhere and people running for their lives. He said "it is early days yet" to give figures on the number injured or dead, adding there were casualties.

Vettel's title chance fades following early retirementOct 09, 2017 - 00:05
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes won the Japan Grand Prix Formula One Sunday, consolidating his lead in the drivers ' championship. Esteban Ocon was seventh-quickest for Force India ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez and Williams driver Felipe Massa .

Jacob Park Won't Play Saturday for Cyclones, Did Not Travel With TeamOct 08, 2017 - 00:51
Third-ranked Oklahoma will put the nation's longest active winning streak on the line Saturday afternoon when it hosts Iowa State. Park's absence comes just one day after rumors began circulating that Park had been suspended for the game against the Sooners.